EPISODE · Oct 21, 2022 · 13 MIN
Fall River: Aftermath of Borden Verdict
from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
As the dust settled after Lizzie Borden's verdict, Fall River... Examine the societal ripples in the aftermath of Fall River: Aftermath of Borden Verdict. Season 13 of Foul Play continues by exploring the cultural and community impact of the trial that shocked the world. Before Lizzie Borden became infamous, she was a beloved daughter and church leader. Post-trial, her acquittal sparked debates about justice, class, and gender roles in 19th-century America. This episode reveals how the verdict left both a town and a nation grappling with their prejudices and fears. With no alternative perpetrator in sight, public suspicion lingered, impacting the Borden family and constructing a narrative of doubt and infamy. Forensic oversights and the media frenzy symbolized a society struggling with modernization and evolving social mores. Each part of the justice system was scrutinized in an era where progress met resistance. The culmination of the trial not only altered perceptions of criminality but also displayed broader societal tensions. This episode invites listeners to examine into the ramifications that shaped both historical perspective and personal narratives. Join us in examining the enduring tension in a tale of guilt, innocence, and societal reflection. --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypodOur Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Lizzie Borden was an American woman tried and acquitted of the August 4, 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. No one else was charged in the murders, and despite ostracism from other residents, Borden spent the remainder of her life in Fall River. She died of pneumonia at age 66, just days before the death of her older sister, Emma. The Borden murders and trial received widespread publicity throughout the United States, and along with Borden herself, they remain a topic in American popular culture to the present day. They have been depicted in numerous films, theatrical productions, literary works, and folk rhymes and are still very well-known in the Fall River area. Join Shane as he breaks down the crimes behind the Borden murders in this crime series. Find us online. Support the show by joining our Black Label to support the show and unlock exclusive benefits. You can join on Patreon and Apple Podcast Premium . Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook . Join Shane's Facebook Group . Hosted by Shane Waters . Listen to his other crime podcast Mystery Inc , or his history podcast Hometown History ! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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